IB-Case7

Answer the following questions:

1

How can a balance be achieved whereby Brazil can grow its agricultural industry, but at the same time, there are sufficient conservation efforts in place? Should other world leaders have a say in what happens in Brazil? Discuss.

2

Using business ethics theories, explain the ongoing destruction of the Amazon by Brazil’s agribusiness. Do Brazil’s farmers and ranchers have a moral responsibility to the world? Given the support of Brazil’s President Bolsonaro for deforestation of the Amazon, is Brazil risking long-term benefits for short-term profits?

3

How to protect the planet has become a daily news topic with everyone from politicians to government leaders, environmental activists to scientists all offering their suggestions on how to go about it. Can climate change be resolved? What will it take to ensure that the planet is still in good shape for future generations?